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LEGO sent over official photos and details for their new LEGO Star Wars Tantive IV Set, which went on sale today! The set features the iconic ship that debuted in A New Hope. It features over 1,750 pieces, and 5 LEGO Minifigs. Those include Bail Organa, Princess Leia, Captain Antilles, C-3PO, a Rebel Fleet Trooper, and R2-D2. The set is priced at $199.99. You can order it now at the link below. Check out some detailed photos after the jump.

Build, play and display a legendary Star Wars™ starship! This LEGO® Star Wars 75244 interpretation of Tantive IV, seen fleeing from an Imperial Star Destroyer in the opening moments of Star Wars: A New Hope, faithfully recreates all of the Rebel cruiser’s signature details, including an elongated hull, detachable escape pods, elevating gun turrets, cargo hold and 11 massive engines at the back. Remove the hull plating of this fantastic LEGO Star Wars vehicle to reveal a detailed 2-minifigure cockpit, conference area with table, weapon rack and a control console with 2 seats. The radar dish also doubles as a convenient carry handle, which makes it perfect for flying around the room. When the mission is over, this amazing kids’ buildable toy also makes a great centerpiece for any LEGO Star Wars collection. The set also includes 5 minifigures and an R2-D2 droid LEGO figure.

Tantive IV LEGO® Star Wars™ construction toy features a radar that doubles as a carry handle, 2 detachable escape pods with space for a minifigure inside, opening cargo hold and removable cargo box, opening 2-minifigure cockpit, rotating and elevating stud-shooting turrets on top and 2 spring-loaded shooters underneath. The top hull detaches to reveal a detailed interior including a conference table, weapon rack and a control console with 2 seats for the minifigures.

Weapons include a blaster pistol and 3 blasters.

Also includes a pair of electrobinoculars.

Captain Antilles minifigure is an updated version from 2009, while Princess Leia’s skirt and Bail Organa are new for April 2019.

This highly detailed building toy construction set includes over 1,750 pieces.

Recreate amazing moments from the opening scene of Star Wars: A New Hope or play out your own exciting adventures!

For May the 4th, LEGO has revealed an all-new set, that lets fans interact with their favorite Star Wars Droids in a pretty unique way. The set allows you to build R2-D2, the Mouse Droid, and the Gonk Droid and combines them with LEGO BOOST, which allows you to code movements into the Droids. By using a downloadable app, fans can complete character specific missions with their LEGO Droids using a drag and drop coding environment. The set will include electronics, such as sound effects, motors and Bluetooth move hub pieces. Overall, the set includes 1,177 pieces and over 40 missions for the Droids to complete.

We have a full press release and photos of the set, including the interactive LEGO Boost app. Check them out after the jump.

Our own Tony Bacala is at Star Wars Celebration 2019 and shared photos of the new Hasbro reveals from the event. They include the new Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge 6″ Scale figures, the 6″ Black Series Emperor Palpatine and throne, a 40th Anniversary ESB Boba Fett, a 3.75″ Darth Vader Prototype Edition, and a special Luke Skywalker Vintage collection 3.75″ 3-Pack. See the photos after the jump.

Classic Kenner Star Wars figures are getting a special re-release from Hasbro! They will be called the Retro Collection. The first figures debuted at Toy Fair 2019. Also on display was a Jabba’s Palace play set and Jabba’s Tattoine Skiff in the Vintage Collection. You can see all of the 3.75″ scale figures after the jump.

At the Bluefin booth during Toy Fair 2019, There was a small display of Star Wars Movie Realization figures by Tamashii Nations. While there are a few figures we’ve seen, they did have the new Captain Phasma and Kylo Ren Figures there.

Hasbro has sent through details on their latest 3.75 Star Wars line of figures – Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures. These are 5 POA 3.75 inch figures of (currently) Original Trilogy core characters. Each comes packed in a new cylindrical box design and packed with a mini comic and QR code. The QR code will take you to stories about the character online. To compliment the new lines – animated video shorts will be available on YouTube via StarWarsKids. (Note – these are pretty cool for what they are!). These will be exclusive to Wal-Mart on December 1st, then nationally in 2019.

Read on to check out all the details!

STAR WARS fans new and old can discover the exciting action from a galaxy far, far away with figures and more from STAR WARS GALAXY OF ADVENTURES! Learn about the most iconic characters from the STAR WARS movies or scan the included QR code to join in on the adventures of fan favorites like DARTH VADER, HAN SOLO, PRINCESS LEIA, LUKE SKYWALKER, and more! With STAR WARS GALAXY OF ADVENTURES, the galaxy far, far away comes home!

DARTH VADER is a Sith lord who uses the powers of the Dark side to battle Rebel forces and help the evil Galactic Empire keep control of the galaxy. Learn about DARTH VADER and other STAR WARS characters with figures from GALAXY OF ADVENTURES. Each pack contains 1 3.75-inch figure, 1 mini comic, and 1 QR code that kids can activate with your smart device to discover more stories online about the character! Includes figure, accessory, mini comic, and digital code. Available exclusively at Walmart.

A farm boy from Tatooine, LUKE SKYWALKER becomes a hero when he trains as a Jedi and uses the Force to help save the galaxy. Learn about LUKE SKYWALKER and other STAR WARS characters with figures from GALAXY OF ADVENTURES. Each pack contains 1 3.75-inch figure, 1 mini comic, and 1 QR code that kids can activate with a smart device (smart device not included) to discover more stories online about the character! Includes figure, accessory, mini comic, and digital code. Available exclusively at Walmart.

CHEWBACCA is a legendary Wookiee warrior and the loyal copilot of the Millennium Falcon, one of the fastest ships in the galaxy. Learn about CHEWBACCA and other STAR WARS characters with figures from GALAXY OF ADVENTURES. Each pack contains 1 3.75-inch figure, 1 mini comic, and 1 QR code that kids can activate with a smart device (smart device not included) to discover more stories online about the character! Includes figure, accessory, mini comic, and digital code. Available exclusively at Walmart.

A loyal droid and skilled starship mechanic, R2-D2 witnesses some of the galaxy’s greatest battles as he serves alongside legendary pilots and rebels. Learn about R2-D2 and other STAR WARS characters with figures from GALAXY OF ADVENTURES. Each pack contains 1 3.75-inch figure, 1 mini comic, and 1 QR code that kids can activate with a smart device (smart device not included) to discover more stories online about the character! Includes figure, 2 accessories, mini comic, and digital code. Available exclusively at Walmart.

More than just a princess, LEIA is one of the greatest leaders in the galaxy and joins the Rebel forces in their efforts to defeat the evil Galactic Empire. Learn about PRINCESS LEIA and other STAR WARS characters with figures from GALAXY OF ADVENTURES. Each pack contains 1 3.75-inch figure, 1 mini comic, and 1 QR code that kids can activate with a smart device (smart device not included) to discover more stories online about the character! Includes figure, mini comic, and digital code. Available exclusively at Walmart.

A Jedi master and mentor to many Jedi in training, YODA proves through his impressive use of the Force that one should never judge another’s power based on size alone. Learn about YODA and other STAR WARS characters with figures from GALAXY OF ADVENTURES. Each pack contains 1 3.75-inch figure, 1 mini comic, and 1 QR code that kids can activate with a smart device (smart device not included) to discover more stories online about the character! Includes figure, mini comic, and digital code. Available exclusively at Walmart.

STORMTROOPERS are the blaster-carrying soldiers of the Empire whose biggest mission is to destroy the Rebellion and protect the Imperial cause. Learn about an IMPERIAL STORMTROOPER and other STAR WARS characters with figures from GALAXY OF ADVENTURES. Each pack contains 1 3.75-inch figure, 1 mini comic, and 1 QR code that kids can activate with a smart device (smart device not included) to discover more stories online about the character! Includes figure, mini comic, and digital code. Available exclusively at Walmart.

A smuggler and a scoundrel, HAN SOLO proves that he can also be a hero when he rescues his friends and helps in the Rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Learn about HAN SOLO and other STAR WARS characters with figures from GALAXY OF ADVENTURES. Each pack contains 1 3.75-inch figure, 1 mini comic, and 1 QR code that kids can activate with a smart device (smart device not included) to discover more stories online about the character! Includes figure, mini comic, and digital code. Available exclusively at Walmart.

Hot Toys has released photos and details for their upcoming Star Wars – R2-D2 Deluxe 1/6 Scale Figure. This is a follow up to their previously released R2-D2 Figure. Based on his appearances in the original Star Wars Trilogy, this R2-D2 figure includes a wide range of new accessories inspired by the films. R2-D2 has a diecast metal dome with swap out attachments. The figure also includes a Lightsaber hilt, Death Star plans data disk, two holographic Princess Leia mini figures, a light up lamp with cable, multiple arm attachments, and more. Also included are multiple LED light up features and sound effects, which can be controlled by the included remote.

Pre-orders for the R2-D2 Deluxe 1/6 Scale Figure should begin soon. Look for the figure to be released between the third and fourth quarters of 2019. Pricing has not been revealed at this time. You can see more photos and details by reading on.

Hasbro sent along official high resolution images and quick details for their Star Wars reveals from London Comic-Con 2018. There are two official photos, one showcases a 6″ scale Black Series Battle Droid, and a 3.75″ scale R2-D2 for the Vintage Collection. The Battle Droid is scheduled for a Spring 2019 release, while R2-D2 will be released in Summer of 2019. Click the headline of the story for the photos.